"Covid accelerated the impacts of underlying structural challenges and had a major effect on PRL clubs and the RFU," he said. He said he had made "significant financial investment" since buying the club, but that it it is "not feasible for me to continue absorbing the multi-million-pound losses of the club each year, indefinitely".Īfter Irish's suspension on Tuesday, RFU board chair Tom Ilube said rugby must "professionalise its management off the pitch". He said a deal could not be agreed "despite our very best efforts". Hearts 'ripped out' by London Irish demise - OjoĬrossan said he spent the past seven months "working closely" with the Rugby Football Union (RFU), Premiership Rugby (PRL) and representatives of the NUE Equity to "complete a widely publicised deal" to buy club."This decision has ultimately ended any hope of an acquisition of the club and has regrettably forced us to file for administration."ĭespite plans announced in 2021 to expand its top division to 14 teams, English rugby now faces the prospect of a 10-team Premiership next season after the demise of Worcester Warriors and Wasps. "I understand the sadness felt by the thousands of our loyal supporters and the frustrations of our incredible coaches, medical staff, back-office team, and players," he said. "My focus is now on working with the appointed administrator and I hope that the club will come out of administration as quickly as possible."Ĭrossan said the decision to suspend the club from the Premiership was "bitterly disappointing". "We bitterly regret the difficulties it will present to each and every one of you," he said in a letter to staff. Rugby Union Weekly: Emergency London Irish pod.
Owner Mick Crossan and a US consortium have been unable to reach a deal.Ĭrossan, who bought the club in 2013, said administration had "always been the last resort" but was now the "safest path forward".
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